Alberto Aleta Casas
Centre: BIFI
Institution: Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza (España)
Position: Researcher from the “Ramón y Cajal” Program
E-mail: albertoaleta@gmail.com
Phone: 876553488
Web : https://bifi.es/es/fisica/Networks and Complex Systems
Profile:
Personal statement
I began my research activity while studying physics at the University of Zaragoza, which I later complemented with a master’s degree and a doctorate in the same discipline. My interest in research led me to do a postdoctoral fellowship in Turin in 2020, where I spent two and a half years delving into the study of complex systems applied to nutrition and collaborating with leading researchers in Europe and the United States through multiple stays.
At the end of 2023, I returned to the University of Zaragoza and joined the Complex Networks and Systems line of the Cosnet group at the BIFI institute, thanks to a Ramón y Cajal research contract. This institute represents the ideal combination of my academic and professional interests: complex systems and computing.
In addition to my training in physics, I am also a computer engineer, which has enriched my multidisciplinary approach to research and allowed me to tackle problems from innovative and technological perspectives.
Researcher profile identity
I am an experienced researcher according to the EURAXESS researcher profile descriptors (level R3). I research complex systems, which are those formed by many elements that interact with each other in an interconnected way, giving rise to collective behaviours that cannot be explained solely on the basis of their individual components. These interactions are often represented by complex networks, but I also explore approaches that transcend these representations.
I am particularly interested in topics related to data and data science. While this area often focuses on predicting phenomena, my work focuses on understanding how and why systems behave in certain ways. This deeper understanding not only helps to make predictions, but also offers insights into the underlying dynamics of systems, from social networks to biological ecosystems.
Why my research is important
The study of complex systems, although in many cases theoretical in nature, has the advantage of covering a wide variety of fields and allowing the techniques developed to be applied to a wide range of practical problems. For example, our research on contagion processes in networks has contributed to improving epidemiological models, showing how these advances can go beyond classical physics to have a direct impact on public health.
My work takes a multidisciplinary approach that connects fundamental research with practical applications, benefiting both knowledge generation and industry and society in general. Furthermore, my contribution is not limited to scientific results: I devote significant effort to outreach and teaching, and I work actively to bridge the gap between academia and the business sector, promoting knowledge transfer and its application in the real world.
Know more about me and my research here
- Página web institucional: http://fteorica.unizar.es/personal/alberto-aleta-casas
- Página web personal: https://aaleta.github.io/
- Research group project page: https://cosnet.bifi.es/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberto-aleta/
- https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1192-8707
